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ZilviaBot · 10-24-2008, 12:10 PM

10-24-2008 10:58 AM

Filed under: Sedans/Saloons, Infiniti, Nissan, Rumormill

We've heard this particular rumor before, but despite Nissan CEO Carlos Ghosn's denials that a four-door GT-R is in the works, AutoExpress cracks open the taps once more, citing its usual "sources in Japan." But there's a twist.

According to the British rumormongers, the Infiniti-badged GT-R will be stretched to accommodate the extra set of doors, making the wheelbase longer and giving it a more comfortable ride. However, the GT-R's twin-turbo 3.8-liter V6 won't be used. Instead, the FX50's 5.0-liter V8 will be mated to the same all-wheel-drive system and rear-mounted twin-clutch gearbox as its Nissan counterpart. Output is pegged at 420 hp with a 0-60 time of five seconds and a top speed of 170 mph.

While we're suitably skeptical about any mention of a four-door GT-R, this could be the long-rumored replacement for Infiniti's Q, taking the fight to the BMW M5 and Mercedes-Benz E63.

[Source: AutoExpress]

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**ThatGuy** · 10-24-2008, 01:51 PM

I'll believe it when I see it.

*exitspeed* · 10-24-2008, 01:53 PM

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Originally Posted by ThatGuy

I'll believe it when I see it.

The ONLY thing that validates this is that they WILL be a new Q soon. And them using the GTR's platform but mated with w V8 makes a lot of sense ie spreading the platform around helps with cost.

Antihero983 · 10-24-2008, 02:04 PM

^but then it won't be a Q45....it'll be a Q50?

but then again, my engine is 4.1 and came out of a 2001 Q45...bah whatever.

*exitspeed* · 10-24-2008, 02:08 PM

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Originally Posted by RedEvilRPS13

^but then it won't be a Q45....it'll be a Q50?

but then again, my engine is 4.1 and came out of a 2001 Q45...bah whatever.

That's why i said just Q and not Q(insert numbers here).

Antihero983 · 10-24-2008, 02:39 PM

stoopid question time:

whats the difference between the Q and the M?

*exitspeed* · 10-24-2008, 02:54 PM

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Originally Posted by RedEvilRPS13

stoopid question time:

whats the difference between the Q and the M?

M is more of a sporty saloon. The Q is more focused on luxury and tech gadgets. And the Q is the flagship of Infiniti therefore get's all he bells and whistles that Infinity has.

10-24-2008, 12:10 PM	#1
ZilviaBot Zilvia.net Bot Join Date: Aug 2007 Posts: 199 Trader Rating: (0) Feedback Score: 0 reviews	Back in the Rumormill: Infiniti working on four-door GT-R 10-24-2008 10:58 AM Filed under: Sedans/Saloons, Infiniti, Nissan, Rumormill We've heard this particular rumor before, but despite Nissan CEO Carlos Ghosn's denials that a four-door GT-R is in the works, AutoExpress cracks open the taps once more, citing its usual "sources in Japan." But there's a twist. According to the British rumormongers, the Infiniti-badged GT-R will be stretched to accommodate the extra set of doors, making the wheelbase longer and giving it a more comfortable ride. However, the GT-R's twin-turbo 3.8-liter V6 won't be used. Instead, the FX50's 5.0-liter V8 will be mated to the same all-wheel-drive system and rear-mounted twin-clutch gearbox as its Nissan counterpart. Output is pegged at 420 hp with a 0-60 time of five seconds and a top speed of 170 mph. While we're suitably skeptical about any mention of a four-door GT-R, this could be the long-rumored replacement for Infiniti's Q, taking the fight to the BMW M5 and Mercedes-Benz E63. [Source: AutoExpress] ReadÂ\|ÂPermalinkÂ\|ÂEmail thisÂ\|ÂComments More...

10-24-2008, 01:51 PM	#2
ThatGuy Admin Asshole Join Date: Mar 2002 Location: Retired Age: 45 Posts: 20,394 Trader Rating: (0) Rides Gallery: ThatGuy Feedback Score: 0 reviews	I'll believe it when I see it. __________________ "Speak softly,..." -Pres. Teddy Roosevelt "Be polite, be professional, ..." -Gen. James Mattis

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Antihero983 Post Whore! Join Date: Feb 2005 Location: Gilmanton, NH Age: 40 Posts: 4,409 Trader Rating: (2) Rides Gallery: Antihero983 Feedback Score: 2 reviews	^but then it won't be a Q45....it'll be a Q50? but then again, my engine is 4.1 and came out of a 2001 Q45...bah whatever. __________________ "So here I am, right back at it again, just like I've always been"

10-24-2008, 02:39 PM	#6
Antihero983 Post Whore! Join Date: Feb 2005 Location: Gilmanton, NH Age: 40 Posts: 4,409 Trader Rating: (2) Rides Gallery: Antihero983 Feedback Score: 2 reviews	stoopid question time: whats the difference between the Q and the M? __________________ "So here I am, right back at it again, just like I've always been"